The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1887-12-10

OF course, working for sshis maN."
Mr.. Breckenridge Indignantly denied
that he had a ssmau," and declared
that he was actuated Ia his action
merely by a desire for the good Of
the Democratic party. asE.ls
Mr.. Blouut reiterated his statement
and Mr.. Breckenridge tQrniug toward
him, said with wrath: "The gentleman
fmpu.es to me dishonest motives"
In the excitement and con!ustous Mr..
Blount misunderstood the remark, aud
believing dtshouorable motives had
been imputed to him,
STRUCK HIS ANTAGONIST,
who. carried away with the passion of
the moment, returned the blow, etrik-
ing Mr.. Btount on the cheek.
Before Other blows could be passed
the gentlemen were separated and Mr..
Breckenridge retired to the cloak room.
The circumstances were then ex.
ptatned to Mr.. Btount who Instantly,
upon learnlng Of the misapprehensi0n
under which he had labored, requested
that Mr.. Breckenridge return to the
floor In order that he might tender to
him an apology for bis action.
Upon Mr.. BreckenridRe's appear.
ance. Mr.. Blount apologized, aud the
gentlemen shook hands with great
cordiality. ere. y.:
After the excitement occasIoned by
this incident had subsidized, the discuss
sion Of the merits of the candidates was
concluded. +-'"I+V
THE FIRST BALLOT -t al-s'
stood: Donelson 81, Hurst 73, Reeder
4, House 5. and Rainee %. -E
A second ballot was taken imme-
diately and the New York delegation,
who had opposed Doneison, changed
their vote to Hurst, and seeing the
inevltabee result many other changes
followed In quick succession, 90 that
the vote stood: Hurst SO, Doaelson 66
and Reeder IL. This elected Hurst,
and the announcement was hailed By
| wild cheers by his adherents In the
corridors. .- s.,,: ,i s....,.,.Ts 5.ifs.
The concluding work of the caucus
was the selection, on unanimous vote,
Of Lycurgus Dalton the postmaster,
| and W. H. Milburn the chaplin, Of
the house. g-ue
Messrs. Wilson Of West Virginia
and Blanchard Of Louisiana acted as
secretaries of the caucus.
Democratic Senators Prepare Their
! Plans.
! WAsHINGTON, Dec: "a full at
tended caucus of Democratic senators
convened this afternoon TO hear the
final report of its COMMITTEES appointed
to outline plan Of action with regsrd
to the admission Of the new Democratic
senators against whose title some ques-
tions has been raised.
The committee, consisting of Sena.
tors Pagh, Blackburn, Harris and Yes,
reported that it had carefully consider.
ed all the facts In the cases OF Senators
Tarpie OF Indiana, Faulkner Of West
Virginia, and all the other new Demo-
cratic senators, and had reached the
conclusion that all were fully entitled
to their seats.
!. 1t was unanimously resolved that
the entire list of new Democratic Sena-
tors were entitled to their seats. and
that, insofar AS the Democrats could
influence the matter, they should be
sW orn in on Monday.
, 1t was the unanimous opinion o.
the caucus that
NO DEPARTURE FROM PRECEDENT
should be made, and that no obstacle
W Nuo dunlSSlOu I'LL tue senators 0leC
should be anticipated.
The committee also reported that 4
had examined ali the credentials of tn,
Republican senators-elect ami fount
several upon which objections coult
[ legitimately be based. .
e| The facts were laid before the caucu
8 and discussed but the defects beln,
. merely technical It was determined L
make no objection unless objection
!, we're made by the Republicans to tn
admission of Democrats.
r An understanding was reached
e however, that should the admission Q
Q any Democrat bo objected 10, tho part,
t would act as unit according as cil
e cumstances might seem 10 require.
The tone of the speakers In the eau
i Gus was firm without being beIllgeren
i 1t was made know that the Demo
>. Gratis held an advantage in the fat
that Senator Jones of Nevada is absen
d and paired with Senator Hearst, wh
: begins a new term, and Is, therefore
not yet senator.
Upon the request Of the Republican
the caucus at once assem- ted, as propo
ed by Senator Kenna, who has chare
,. of Democratic pairs, to
q, THE PAIRING OF SENATOR JONES
y with some Democrat already sworn II
\. This reduces the voting strength
| oaCh na fO x,.fo,,r